Scorsese: America’s Pre-Civil War Stress
- Director Martin Scorsese recently shared his views on several topics, ranging from politics to his upcoming film projects, during an appearance at the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily.
- Scorsese didn't hold back when discussing his feelings about former President Donald Trump.
- The director's upcoming work heavily revolves around religion.
Martin Scorsese pulls no punches: He calls Donald Trump a “disappointment” due too a perceived lack of compassion. The legendary director, speaking at the Taormina Film Festival, also dives deep into his upcoming projects centered on faith, including a new film about Jesus, plus explorations of saints and Pope Francis. scorsese’s work stresses finding peace through knowledge, understanding and helping individual needs. Discover the profound influence of his Sicilian upbringing and the duality of faith and the criminal world on his past work. Delve into the man’s outlook on Pope’s role in creating stories across international cultures, and much more, all brought to you by News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for Scorsese, and how his upcoming Jesus film takes a contemporary route.
Martin Scorsese on Donald Trump, His Faith, and Upcoming Jesus Film
Updated June 13, 2025
Director Martin Scorsese recently shared his views on several topics, ranging from politics to his upcoming film projects, during an appearance at the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily. Scorsese, whose grandparents hailed from Sicily, received a lifetime achievement award at the festival.
Scorsese didn’t hold back when discussing his feelings about former President Donald Trump. He described Trump as “a disappointment,” lamenting what he sees as a lack of compassion within the administration. Scorsese emphasized the importance of caring and understanding between people, qualities he believes are absent in Trump’s leadership.
The director’s upcoming work heavily revolves around religion. He is currently developing a new film centered on Jesus, along with a series exploring the lives of saints and a documentary focusing on Pope Francis. Scorsese said his new jesus film will take him into next year before he has the proper approach.
Scorsese reflected on his upbringing in New York, immersed in Sicilian culture. he noted the coexistence of faith and organized crime, suggesting this duality has influenced the themes explored in his films. He also spoke about his documentary on Pope Francis, titled Aldeas—A New Story, which was filmed in locations including Sicily, Gambia, and the Amazon rainforest. The film, he said, is about storytelling and learning about different cultures.
Addressing concerns about the Pope’s national origin, Scorsese insisted that the Pope should be seen as a leader for everyone, transcending national boundaries.He stressed the importance of the church retaining its core values while embracing the world.
Scorsese underscored the significance of working toward peace, emphasizing that peace requires knowledge, understanding, and addressing the needs of individuals. He also mentioned finding solace in St.Patrick’s Cathedral during his youth, where a priest introduced him to literature that shaped his viewpoint.
What’s next
Scorsese plans to continue developing his film about Jesus, aiming for a contemporary approach to the story.He will also continue work on his documentary about Pope Francis, with plans to release it in the near future.